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6.2 PERIODICAL CONTROL
6.2.1 EVERY MONTH:
• Self-test (see chap. 6.1.1 and 6.1.2)
What the self-test actually does is to send out a short test signal on
121,5 and 406,037MHz, testing the output of the transmitter. While
transmitting the test signal, the battery voltage, output power and
phase lock is tested. During the test of the 406MHz transmitter a
test message is transmitted, this test message is coded with a special
synchronization code and will not be recognized as real alert by the
Cospas-Sarsat satellites.
• Visual Inspection
-The Tron 40VDR should be easily removed and replaced in the Bracket
- Check for defects on the EPIRB or brackets
- Make sure that the Tron 40VDR and Bracket are not painted or oth-
erwise covered with chemicals, oil, etc
- Is the lanyard firmly attached to the Tron 40VDR ? (and not tied to
the vessel)
• Check the expiry dates on:
- EPIRB Battery
- Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU)
6.2.2 EVERY 12TH MONTH:
The Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule is under the regulation of the IMO MSC.1/
Circ 1040 rev.1 annual test performed by authorized radio-surveyor or autho-
rized personal trained and certified by Jotron AS.
Additional requirement for testing Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule is IMO MSC.1/
Circ.1222.
Important to clean the surface on the docking-module, fitted on the FB-40
bracket and the Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule lower part, so to obtain secure
and safe data transmission.
GPS Test (see chap. 6.1.2,)